Million Dollar Auction

Auction Details

Six day Auction, September 25, 26, 27 and October 2, 3, 4, 2015.
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Cal Gold Rush Miners Scales3180Cal Gold Rush Miners Scales
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold Rush scales in blue thin metal box with eagle on top. we usually see these in green, red or orange boxes. Inside is the typical orange. Scale plu
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to g*********1 for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
Gold Miners Scale3181Gold Miners Scale
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A versatile red pocket scale decorated with laurels and an eagle that was used by a gold miner during the California gold rush dating back to the mid
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to v********s for (175.00 + 40.25BP) = 215.25
Gold Rush Pocket Scale3182Gold Rush Pocket Scale
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pocket scale in a metal box with three tiny weights plus 2 nested weight sets. City: State: Date: HWAC#: : 28479
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9*****H for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
High Quality Quartz From Coleman, Arakansas3183High Quality Quartz From Coleman, Arakansas
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 pieces of very beautiful nice high quality quartz from Coleman, Arkansas. The pieces range in length from 1.75 inches up to about 4.25 inches. Very
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Bodie Gold Ore, Visible Gold3184Bodie Gold Ore, Visible Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of the richest pieces, about 3" x 1" x 2". matched pair gold ore specimens from the Goodshaw vein. The raw ore specimens were cut...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to T*********t for (650.00 + 149.50BP) = 799.50
Bodie High Grade Gold Ore3185Bodie High Grade Gold Ore
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four unmatched pieces of gold ore specimens from the Goodshaw vein. The raw ore specimens were cut in half, showing the native gold in banded quartz.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to e*****3 for (450.00 + 103.50BP) = 553.50
Bodie High Grade Gold Ore, Goodshaw Vein3186Bodie High Grade Gold Ore, Goodshaw Vein
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two matched pair gold ore specimens from the Goodshaw vein. The raw ore specimens were cut in half, showing the native gold in banded quartz. The ore
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to e*****3 for (425.00 + 97.75BP) = 522.75
Large Gold in Quartz from Bodie3187Large Gold in Quartz from Bodie
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Matched pair gold ore specimens from the Goodshaw vein. The raw ore specimens were cut in half, showing the native gold in banded quartz. The ore assa
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to D******a for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
Large Native Gold in Quartz, Bodie3188Large Native Gold in Quartz, Bodie
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Larger specimen, with two cuts exposing vein structure and gold from the Goodshaw vein. The raw ore specimens were cut in thirds, showing the native g
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to D******a for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
Matched Pair High Grade Bodie Gold3189Matched Pair High Grade Bodie Gold
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two matched pair gold ore specimens from the Goodshaw vein. The raw ore specimens were cut in half, showing the native gold in banded quartz. The ore
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to e*****3 for (400.00 + 92.00BP) = 492.00
Native gold in Quartz Vein, Goodshaw Vein3190Native gold in Quartz Vein, Goodshaw Vein
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two matched pair gold ore specimens from the Goodshaw vein. The raw ore specimens were cut in half, showing the native gold in banded quartz. The ore
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to D******a for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
Gold in Quartz Necklace3191Gold in Quartz Necklace
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stunning gold in white quartz necklace. 18". Five cabochons of gold quartz consisting of two matched pairs surrounding a center piece. The out...
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Grass Valley Gold-in-Quartz specimen 13192Grass Valley Gold-in-Quartz specimen 1
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These next five lots all contain gold-in-quartz. They are antique and come from a jewelers archive to be used for gold quartz jewelry. This first
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to e*****3 for (1,600.00 + 368.00BP) = 1,968.00
Grass Valley Gold-in-Quartz specimen 23193Grass Valley Gold-in-Quartz specimen 2
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This sliver of gold-in-quartz is perfect for the person who wants to show a rich vein of gold and doesn't want to spend a thousand dollars! Cit...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to i*********1 for (475.00 + 109.25BP) = 584.25
Grass Valley Gold-in-Quartz specimen 2b3193bGrass Valley Gold-in-Quartz specimen 2b
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This gold-in-quartz is perfect for the person who wants to show a rich vein of gold and doesn't want to spend a thousand dollars! Aprox. 1 Troy...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to i*********1 for (500.00 + 115.00BP) = 615.00
Grass Valley Gold-in-Quartz specimen 33194Grass Valley Gold-in-Quartz specimen 3
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a great specimen. Weighing in at 97 grams, it shows a strong gold presence in a natural form and where it has been cut to begin the process of
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (4,000.00 + 920.00BP) = 4,920.00
Grass Valley Gold-in-Quartz specimen 43195Grass Valley Gold-in-Quartz specimen 4
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is another cut piece weighing in at 88 grams. The gold in this specimen is particularly strong and would have made a marvelous piece of jewelry!
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (2,900.00 + 667.00BP) = 3,567.00
Grass Valley Gold-in-Quartz specimen 53196Grass Valley Gold-in-Quartz specimen 5
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The last piece of gold-in-quart cut jewelry stone. The specimen weighs in at 124 grams and, like the others, shows a strong presence of gold running t
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to e*****3 for (3,200.00 + 736.00BP) = 3,936.00
Australian Gold Nugget3197Australian Gold Nugget
Holabird Western Americana Collections
0.81 troy ounces. Approx. 1.5" x 0.75". Very attractive! City: State: zAustralia Date: HWAC#: : 28609
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to i*********1 for (2,100.00 + 483.00BP) = 2,583.00
Gold Nugget3198Gold Nugget
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.69 troy ozs (52.9 grams). California gold nugget. Attractive with manganese stained quartz in places, typical of the Sonora - Mariposa region. 35 x
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to i*********1 for (3,100.00 + 713.00BP) = 3,813.00